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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus FE-4030

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Olympus FE-4030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus FE-4030 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix F305EXR
Olympus FE-4030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2010
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus FE-4030 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the FujiFilm F300EXR and Olympus FE-4030, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the FE-4030 (14MP) is fairly similar but the F300EXR (1/2") and FE-4030 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The F300EXR was introduced 7 months later than the FE-4030 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the F300EXR matches up vs the FE-4030 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Olympus FE-4030

 F300EXR FE-4030 
AnnouncedJuly 2010January 2010More recent by 7 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 FE-4030 F300EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Olympus FE-4030

 F300EXR FE-4030 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus FE-4030 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F300EXR has external measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Olympus FE-4030 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the F300EXR versus the FE-4030.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus FE-4030 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the F300EXR and FE-4030 is 91 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus FE-4030 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus FE-4030 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the F300EXR and FE-4030.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The F300EXR with its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus FE-4030 will deliver greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The younger F300EXR will have a benefit in sensor tech.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus FE-4030 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography information
Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography information
21
no manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography factors
Olympus FE-4030 Street photography factors
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (215g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW files
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Sports photography with Olympus FE-4030
34
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2")
has no phase detect AF
34
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography information
Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography information
63
lighter than average (215g)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography details
Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography details
38
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
32
quite wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging factors
Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging factors
30
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (215g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
25
quite wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Olympus FE-4030
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXROlympus FE-4030
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Olympus FE-4030
Also referred to as FinePix F305EXR -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-07-21 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 gr (0.47 pounds) 146 gr (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $280 $130